Personal Stories

From landing a dream job to investing for retirement to starting their own small business, these personal stories may inspire you to take control of your financial future.

I Want to Invest—But How Much, and What Do I Buy?
Should I Invest Now, or Wait Until the Market Sinks More?
How Do I Create Passive Income?
Should I Switch Insurance Before Having a Baby?
How Can I Fight Against Inflation?
I Have Two Loans. Which Should I Pay First?
My Husband Says Saving Money Is a ‘Waste.’ Is It?
Markets Are Down. Should I Stop Investing?
Should I Buy Fixed-Income Assets If I'm Afraid of a Recession?
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How Do I Give My Family Gifts Without Upsetting Them?
Should I Pay Down My Mortgage Faster?
I Got a Divorce. How Do I Start Investing and Saving?
Can I Save More Money and Still Have Some To Spend?
How Can We Teach Our Kids the Value of Money?
What Money Moves Should You Make In Your 20s?
Can My Boyfriend and I Be Equal Financial Partners?
I’m Rich, But He’s Not—How Do We Split Rent?
I Want to Combine Our Savings. Why Doesn’t My Husband?
Biden Forgave My Student Loans. Now What?
Should I Buy Crypto?
I Have Savings and Retirement Accounts. Now What?
How Do I Start Saving For My Wedding?
My Retirement Accounts Are Losing Money. What Do I Do?
I Want To Get a Credit Card. How Do I Choose?
Should I Buy a House Now? Or Wait for Prices To Crash?
How Much Should I Have In My Emergency Fund?
How Do I Avoid Paying Interest on Student Loans?
I Just Got a Job. What Should I Do With My Income?
My Investments Are Losing Money. What Should I Do?
I Don’t Have Enough Saved for Retirement. Now What?
How Can I Enjoy the Money I Earn Without Overspending?
How Can I Earn Passive Income To Pay My Mortgage?
Should I Buy a House in a Seller’s Market?
Which Should I Pay Off First: My Debt or Personal Loan?
Should You Pay Equal Rent When Your Partner Earns More?
Inflation Is High. How Do I Fight It?
Can I Use a Retirement Account To Pay for College?
Should I Roll Over My Old 401(k) Accounts?
How Should I Start To Budget?
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
How Do I Know if Financial Advice Is ‘Good’ or Not?
How Do I Help My Mom Start Estate Planning?
How Are My Bonuses Taxed?
How Do I Consolidate Investment Accounts?
How Do I Earn Interest on My Savings Without Investing?
How Do I Pick a Financial Advisor?
I Haven’t Paid My 2021 Taxes. What Do I Do?
How Do I Start Investing When I'm Afraid To Lose Money?
My Partner Died. Can I Keep Our Joint Bank Account?
I’m a Single Mom. How Can I Help My Son Pay For College?
My Ex-Wife Got the Dog. Can She Make Me Pay for Him?
Is It OK To Pay My Nanny in Cash?
Should My Boyfriend and I Split Bills Before Marriage?
Would Another Offer Force My Boss To Give Me a Raise?
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